Staff Accountant

Company Information

At Community Hospice & Health Services and its affiliates, Community Hospice & Health Services Foundation, and CHI Management, Inc. (herein referred to collectively as “CHHS”) you will find a family-based and compassionate work environment. Our goal is to provide a wonderful work experience that allows our employees to thrive by feeling engaged and fulfilled each day. CHHS is the largest and oldest nonprofit hospice, palliative care, and support services provider in the Central Valley.

We are proud to indicate that CHHS has been supporting and providing compassionate and quality services to our community since 1979. Our mission is to embrace individuals and families facing life-changing journeys, enhancing quality of life for all. CHHS is accredited by Community Health Accredited Program (CHAP).

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO:     Controller

SUMMARY:   Maintains utmost confidentiality of all finance information. Responsible for monthly accurate and timely general ledger (G/L) accounting maintenance including agency, departmental, accounts payable; fixed assets; payroll; analyzing and reconciling G/L accounts; bank statements, and audit and budget support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in month end closing by reconciling, analyzing, and balancing G/L accounts including preparation of journal entries, researching and correcting account discrepancies.
•  Assists in preparing financial statements for respective companies as required and performs variance analysis related to financial statements.
• Prepares schedules and documentation annually for independent CPA firm in connection with annual audit, tax reporting and 403b reporting.
• Performs Balance Sheet Accounts reconciliations each month including Banking, Receivables, Prepaids, Accruals, Payroll, Intercompany and Suspense accounts. Prepares and manages yearly expense budgets for CHHS, CHIMI and CHHSF by assisting the department managers with projecting next year’s sales and expenses.
• Updates and maintains daily incoming CHHSI, CHIMI and CHHSF cash flow including insurance payments, private pay payments and additional miscellaneous expenses.
• Provides coverage for accounts payable staff, prepares account receivable payments for assigned companies and posts payments when needed.
• Performs monthly and annual reconciliation of Foundation grants and investments accounts
• Follows all organizational policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, infection control, privacy and confidentiality, and HIPAA.
• Assists Controller with special projects and analyses as needed.

Other Functions:

• Participates in other duties assigned.
• Maintains a professional appearance of self and working area. Exhibit courteous, thoughtful and appropriate behavior with fellow employees and visitors, at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in finance or accounting with 3 or more years of experience or Bachelors of Science or Arts degree in Accounting or Finance and 2 or more years of experience.
• Strong technology skills and strong expertise with Microsoft Excel. Sage accounting software experience is a plus.
• Professional experience in a nonprofit Finance Department is a plus.
• Excellent time management, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter possessing an attention to detail.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Ability to consistently respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, reprioritizing work as necessary; is tolerant of people and processes and can deal well with change and new information.
• Ability to handle confidential information and disseminate appropriate information to coworkers and other departments.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with coworkers; relates well to all kinds of people at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously; uses time and resources efficiently to accomplish work objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, emotional environment and maintain positive work attitude while working with staff, community healthcare providers and patients/families concerning end of life issues.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding unusual or conflicting requests for support or information.
• Ability to maintain professional presence at all times including personal appearance and communication with colleagues, healthcare professionals, prospective patients/families and the community at large.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  This position works in an office environment using a computer and general office equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE: Position is regular full-time (exempt) required to work a regularly scheduled 40-hour workweek, with overtime as needed to meet the needs of the organization.

Salary : $70,304 - $86,653